GoldenPlec
Weekly musical musings from John Loftus & Stephen Byrne, with all the last news, reviews from the Irish music scene and beyond. There also fascinating interviews with fantastic guests and stimulating insights from guest contributors.
Episodes
And we're back !!
On this week’s episode we review new albums from Antony Szmierk and Sorcha Richardson, and the brand new EP from mischa and the bear.
We also look forward once again to Ireland Music Week 2026, and pay tribute to the legend that is Dolly Parton.
On this week’s episode we review new albums from Phoebe Bridgers and Really Good Time, and the latest EP from Malaki.
There's the usual mix of news and views, we look forward once again to Ireland Music Week, and we pay our respects to Cat Dowling, William Orbit and Frank Beard.
You can listen to all the music that features on the podcast here - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7MJHL...
On this week’s episode we have the usual news and views, we review 'Music, Fashion, Film' the new album from Charli XCX, the debut EP from Joe Butler, along with singles from Qbanna, Lyterian and Ezra Williams.
We also shine a light on another selection of acts from this year’s Ireland Music Week lineup, and pay our respects to Glen Hansard and DJ Kavinsky.
On this week’s episode we have the usual collection of music news and unique views.
We review the new EP from Othrwld, along with singles from Sadhbh Keane, Ahmed with Love and a superb collaboration between Sloucho & Gemma Dunleavy.
We also shine the light once more on some of the up and coming Irish acts performing at Ireland Music Week later this year.
And remembe...
On our latest episode we review Loveland the brand new album from Suki Waterhouse, along with singles from smythy, Darkroom Data, Niall Tarmey and Foam Buffalo
We also take another look forward to this year’s Ireland Music Week, and there's the usual round-up of all the latest music news that matters and our unique takes on those stories.
This time out we review the debut album from mary in the junkyard, along with singles from chalk, Khakikid and Really Good Time.
We also have our first preview of this year’s Ireland Music Week lineup, and our regular mix of news and opinions from the world of music.
On this week’s episode we give you our thoughts on recent live shows from The Cure and Paul Weller.
We review 'swings and roundabouts' the stellar debut new album from Goldbug, along with singles from Gurriers, Phoebe Bridgers, SOAK and the very unexpected team up between Snow Patrol and Kylie.
John Barker of TILT fame also joins us to share his thoughts on his favourite music of the ...
On this week’s show we review the brand new album from CMAT’s most famous fan Olivia Rodrigo, along with the debut EP from Limerick band Theatre. And speaking of Limerick, Olivia Chau will be joins us with her best of the year so far. We’ll also lend our ears to new singles from Eels, Sorcha Richardson, Interpol and Leah Whearty.
On this week’s episode we review the new album from Francis of Delirium, and we also lend our ears to new singles from Gilla Band, Sarah Crean, Morgana and Mischa and the Bear. Our man in the trenches, James Hendicott, tells us all about his visit to the Slam Dunk Festival, and if that wasn't enough Jason Collins joins us with another retro review, this time he takes a fresh look at Massive Attack's seminal debu...
On this week’s show we review new EPs from Bleech 9:3 and Sofia and the Antoinettes. Niall Swan joins us to give us the lowdown on his time in Brighton at The Great Escape, and we lend our ears to the latest singles from Reevah, Gurriers and Mary in the Junkyard.
On this week’s show we review new albums from Kneecap and Lemoncello. We’ll also be giving you our views on the latest singles from Boards of Canada, The Last Dinner Party, Fat Dog, and Really Good Time. And we’re delighted to be joined by Jason Collins who will be looking back on Orbital’s album ‘In Sides’ which has just celebrated it’s 30th anniversary.
On this week's episode guest contributor Danny Kilmartin joins Stephen to run their ears over new singles from Kneecap, Madonna, Blossoms and Jordan Joy. And they also give their views on 'Forever' the impressive debut album from Cable Boy.
On this week's episode we review new albums from Curtisy and Holly Humberstone, along with new singles from Theatre, ALVA, Burglar, Emma Noodles and silk.
On this week’s episode we’re delighted to be joined by Ken Griffin to reflect on the seminal album from Rollerskate Skinny, Horsedrawn Wishes which has just marked it’s 30th anniversary.
We also review impressive new albums from RAYE and How I Became a Wave, along with our views on another new EP from U2 and the Irish singles that have tingled our eardrums.
On this week’s episode we’ll be reviewing new albums from Avalon Emerson, Joshua Burnside and Ellie O’Neill. We’ll also be giving you our views on the latest singles from Florence Road, Curtisy and Khakikid. We’ve a very insightful interview with Lisa Ni Choisdealbha, Director of Media, Licensing and Public Affairs at IMRO, and we're absolutely delighted to be joined by Mike Joyce, drumme...
On this week's episode of the GoldenPlec podcast we review Crystalpunk the fantastic debut new album from Chalk and Pull Like a Dog the latest album from The Scratch.
We also bring you our usual collection of music news, along with reviews of a truck load of brand new singles from Ireland and overseas.
On this week’s episode we bring you all the buzz from a fantastic night at the Choice Music Awards, including a chat with John Barker who was one of this year's Album of the Year judges.
We review new albums from Rosie Carney and Gorillaz and the Help 2 charity album, along with a whole heap of new singles from bleachers, Soda Blonde, Shobsy, and Sprints. And John shares his views on the Elvis Pres...
On this week’s show we’ll be reviewing the crackin' new album from Thumper and and we’ll be giving you our no holds barred view on the new EP from U2.
We’ll also be talking to Sarah O’Sullivan of SOS Live to talk about that new venture which aims to support up and coming Irish music acts. And Aidan O'Connor from Mike the Pies joins us to give us the insider scoop on the Foo ...
On this week's episode of the GoldenPlec podcast we review new albums from Cardinals and Charli XCX and we’ll be shining a light on this week’s best new Irish singles from Malaki, Lemonade Shoelace and a great collaboration between Ledbyher and Biig Piig.
James Hendicott a stalwart of GoldenPlec over the years will also be joining us to discuss his interesting new publication - Intervals.
On this week's episode we review new releases from A.S. Fanning, Rosie Carney, Dystopian Novels and Annika Kilkenny. Ailbhe Reddy joins us to discuss her excellent new album Kiss Big, and we’ll also have another selection from our Plec Picks for 2026.
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